Multifunctional degradable nanoparticles with control over size and functionalities
US7935782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2300/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymer and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
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